Liquid Supply Meter Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for liquid supply or production meters worldwide, with a forecasted upward trend in market consumption. The market performance is expected to decelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% in volume and +3.9% in value from 2022 to 2030. China leads in both consumption and production of liquid supply meters, with the United States leading in market value. The article also covers global import and export trends, with China dominating in exports. The average liquid supply meter export price increased in 2022, with notable growth rates observed in certain countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for liquid supply or production meters worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 412M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $27.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Liquid Supply Or Production Meters

In 2022, the amount of liquid supply or production meters consumed worldwide declined slightly to 323M units, which is down by -4.8% on the year before. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 340M units in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The global liquid supply meter market size contracted modestly to $20.5B in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $20.7B in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (91M units) remains the largest liquid supply meter consuming country worldwide, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, liquid supply meter consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (25M units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (17M units), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +4.8%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (+1.0% per year) and Brazil (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($5.5B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($1.7B). It was followed by Denmark.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-2.2% per year) and Denmark (+44.5% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of liquid supply meter per capita consumption was registered in Denmark (2,025 units per 1000 persons), followed by Italy (162 units per 1000 persons), the UK (153 units per 1000 persons) and Russia (106 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of liquid supply meter was estimated at 41 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the liquid supply meter per capita consumption in Denmark stood at +44.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+22.1% per year) and the UK (+3.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Liquid Supply Or Production Meters

In 2022, global production of liquid supply or production meters dropped modestly to 331M units, shrinking by -4.9% compared with the year before. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 348M units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, liquid supply meter production reached $17.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14%. Global production peaked at $18.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (120M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of liquid supply meter production, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, liquid supply meter production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (22M units), fivefold. Brazil (17M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.2% share.

In China, liquid supply meter production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+0.5% per year) and Brazil (+4.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Liquid Supply Or Production Meters

In 2022, the amount of liquid supply or production meters imported worldwide fell dramatically to 47M units, waning by -15.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 56M units, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, liquid supply meter imports reached $1.5B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Russia (6.1M units), followed by the United States (3.8M units), France (2.5M units) and Germany (2.1M units) represented the major importers of liquid supply or production meters, together making up 31% of total imports. Mexico (2M units), the UK (1.6M units), Spain (1.4M units), India (1.2M units), Kenya (1.2M units), the Philippines (1.1M units), Cote d'Ivoire (1M units), Austria (0.9M units) and Colombia (0.9M units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +37.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($230M), Germany ($122M) and France ($107M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 30% share of global imports. The UK, Spain, Russia, Austria, Mexico, Colombia, India, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average liquid supply meter import price stood at $32 per unit in 2022, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($61 per unit), while the Philippines ($6.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Liquid Supply Or Production Meters

In 2022, the amount of liquid supply or production meters exported worldwide contracted to 54M units, with a decrease of -14.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 64M units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, liquid supply meter exports rose markedly to $1.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to 28M units, which was near 52% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mexico (3.1M units), Italy (2.9M units), France (2.8M units) and Germany (2.8M units), together generating a 21% share of total exports. Turkey (2.1M units), Poland (2M units), Slovakia (1.3M units), Brazil (1.2M units), Malaysia (1.1M units) and Hungary (0.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hungary (+27.3%), Turkey (+18.8%), Mexico (+5.0%), France (+4.0%) and Malaysia (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2022. Brazil and Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.3%), Germany (-2.4%) and Slovakia (-10.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+7.8 p.p.), Turkey (+3.1 p.p.) and Mexico (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Germany, Italy and Slovakia saw its share reduced by -2.2%, -2.3% and -5.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest liquid supply meter supplying countries worldwide were China ($281M), Germany ($181M) and Mexico ($156M), together comprising 44% of global exports. France, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Brazil, Hungary and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +21.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average liquid supply meter export price stood at $26 per unit in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($65 per unit), while China ($9.9 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+10.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform